Is Lonzo Ball's Career OVER? Doctor Explains Cartilage Transplant

Lonzo Ball will try to do what few have done before and return to the NBA after a cartilage transplant surgery. Is it likely his career is over or could it still be salvaged with this operation?
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[@infinitymixtapes9562]

At this point, forget basketball, I just hope the dude can walk and live in general without pain. Kid is only 25

[@mikes8863]

His dad is at fault here

[@dackery4510]

@@mikes8863 it’s honestly the bulls fault not his dads.

[@gamerd9271]

@@dackery4510 Mix of both some people have noted that his activity as a younger hoop couldve been excessive. (Working on concrete). Then bulls generally mishandling this but its nothing easy to deal with as a team, player etc...

[@r.j-3861]

@@gamerd9271 it’s no one’s fault. Injury is something you can’t predict. All nba players work hard and played ball a lot at a young age. Yet they don’t deal with this. This is just an injury. They happen, he’s just gonna have to work and go through therapy get his strength back and keep his diet right to strengthen his bones. That simple.

[@dackery4510]

@@r.j-3861 well said.

[@francisayala9310]

This sucks to hear. I watched him during his time as a Pelican and while his play from day to day was inconsistent , the flashes were there. While I was bummed he was traded to the Bulls, I was happy to see him flourish there. Hope he can make a comeback and be able to contribute meaningfully to a winning team

[@SteveJobIess]

He had flashes on the Lakers, almost there. He had flashes on the Pelicans, almost there. He had flashes on the bulls, almost there. Nah, hes an overhyped role player at best.

[@josecollado5796]

@@SteveJobIess thats fair, but he objectively looked really good in Chicago

[@thebigmanufacturer]

@@SteveJobIess he was going to be 1st team all defense with Chicago until his 1st season there got cut short to injury. 1st team All defense while running the offense as PG while Lavine and Derozan operated as the primary scorers. At age 24.

[@SteveJobIess]

@Aidan Williams right, and he was going to be the 2nd coming of Jordan until he wasnt. Because he didnt. And he was going to be the first tri-professional athlete playing in the nba, nfl, and mlb, but actually didnt. Lets keep listing stuff he didnt accomplish and somehow attribute it to him anyway.

[@thebigmanufacturer]

@@SteveJobIess he was 100% guaranteed an all defensive first team spot if he just hit the minimum games requirement. You're literally hating on a player for developing bad knees due to working too hard on his game.

[@samualjohnson5450]

I respect the way dude not only led his brothers, but got out from underneath the shadow of his father. If anyone can be the first to come back from this, it’s him. Much respect and many prayers.

[@youtubeshypocrisy]

That’s only because his buffoon father got banned from everything. If yuck mouth still had access to media attention he would shamelessly still be throwing his son to the wolves.

[@KJ-gr6ho]

We need more fathers so a kid can possibly be in the shadow of their fathers if they are a great dad like Lavar would you agree

[@samualjohnson5450]

@@KJ-gr6ho no

[@arielledavis7580]

@@KJ-gr6ho Yes we do!

[@washitawmoor8657]

True words spoken. Hoping Lonzo has a bright future.

[@Rocky-N-Angel]

Your channel is so informative and so spot on in almost every single situation. When you covered Damar Hamlin, you were the first to post a video and was very accurate as to what happened. Whoever has you for a doctor, they are very fortunate and should consider themselves lucky to have such a down to earth and well informed person such as yourself. If only you were in my area so I could be a patient as I have struggled with many surgeries in the last several years such as 3 Hip Replacements including 1 posterior, 2 lateral, a meniscus repair for a crescent tear, 2 double hernia surgeries with mesh replacement, an Achilles anchor due to a large bone spur that punctured it and had to be repaired as well. This was my last 6 years however the hip replacements all happened in 2016 in a 10 months span and the revision was due to a gap in the joint from the posterior in the ball part of the hip. My favorite channel as far as the medical channels I watch. I like to stay informed as best I can due to all my issues. Thanks so much for your content I learn so so much.

[@SPVLaboratories]

jfc buddy sorry all of that happened to you. wishing you a happy healthy life

[@Rocky-N-Angel]

@@SPVLaboratories Thank you for the kind words.

[@gullintanni]

I thought I was struggling. Hope you recover and can move pain free one day. I think I will be a candidate for a few of these surgeries when I get older.

[@Rocky-N-Angel]

@@gullintanni I appreciate the well wishes I am 50 years old now, so age and a crazy lifestyle caught up to me. I always thought I was invincible I found out otherwise but that is what happens when you are young and think nothing can stop you. Once again thanks for your kind words and take care of yourself it is important.

[@4plum]

3 hip replacements by age 50 😢. What were you doing to yourself? Please take it easy - you still need that body to carry you through many decades ahead.

[@sablecafeaulait]

I had a torn ACL and meniscus in the left knee at 19. Did surgery and intense rehab. Was fine until 43 when I tore the graft ACL. The three doctors I saw recommended no surgery this time around. I’ve been doing intense rehab since which is helping but that lingering pain is hard at times. I feel bad for anyone with knee injuries knowing how that can change your life. Much blessings to him for a speedy recovery.

[@3005lives4you]

How did you end up re-tearing your ACL? If you’re not that active anymore I would agree with the doctors. Otherwise you probably should’ve gotten the surgery again.

[@sablecafeaulait]

@@3005lives4you I played a lot of sports in college. Tore it playing volleyball. I don’t play sports much anymore.

[@brucewayne5916]

🙏 thanks man! Going through same on both knees

[@sablecafeaulait]

@@3005lives4you slip and fall on an icy sidewalk

[@lisca.2000]

Try tao patches

[@mikhailboldt3417]

Prayers up for the young man. IDC what you think of Him Lavar Melo Gelo this is a heartbreaking and profoundly sad story on every level. Lonzo worked his ENTIRE life for one singular purpose: to be a star basketball player. All that may be taken away in a flash not because of PEDs being a bust or criminality but because his own body simply failed him. Just as a human being that is such a tragic story. You work your ass off for so long only for it all to be stolen from you by your own body not holding up. If he is somehow able to play kudos otherwise I just want Lonzo to have a comfortable life where he’s not in pain. Throwing a ball into a hoop is great but in the end this is a person we’re talking about and life comes first.

[@AlexandreG]

Brother, it's a human. There's 8 billion of those in our planet. Calling it "profoundly sad story on every level" kinda just tells people youre a person who needs to go outside more. There's parents raising children for 25 years just for them to die on their arms that young. This is a guy(and also his father mostly) that worked all his life to become a guy with a 9-digit bank account, and now he will have to stay at home and chill or invest his money in other interesting businesses. So fucking sad really, not at all just you being out of touch!

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

This will go down as the biggest comeback story in sports history especially if he can pull it off.

[@ethanwinokur4513]

You’re entitled to that opinion but I personally disagree with you. There’s always going to be someone going through more pain or suffering than you, but that doesn’t invalidate your own experience. I don’t think it’s out of touch at all to feel bad for a man who can’t do what he loves anymore, even if he has already made millions of dollars. Money isn’t everything. Gatekeeping suffering is a very cold and heartless way to live life.

[@mikhailboldt3417]

@@AlexandreG my man I’m sorry my vernacular is above a level at which your mind can comprehend but I’m not going to dumb down my comment so you can understand it. Someone being rich doesn’t mean their problems doesn’t matter. If two families are involved in tragedies. One family loses 3 people while another loses 30. Is the first family supposed to be happy maybe celébrate because they lost less? Of course not loss is loss it’s tragic on any level. Idc whether you’re a blue collar factory worker a musician or a athlete losing the ability to do what you’ve always wanted to do fucking sucks. Lonzo has always trained to be a basketball player he’s always wanted to be a star athlete. For that dream to be taken away so suddenly because his own anatomy fails is fcken horrible man it sucks. Whatever nice luxurious home life he may have losing your dream is very difficult. Simply saying he has money so IDGAF is incredibly ignorant. Money doesn’t buy happiness or emotional security. There’s lots of very sad lonely rich people.

[@mikhailboldt3417]

@@AlexandreG you’re the same type of uniformed uneducated person who yells about first world vs third world problems. No Sht if someone grew up in Palm beach FL vs Pyongyang North Korea they’re gonna have different problems. The person in FL losing internet or not having a working car may not seem as bad as someone starving to death which obviously it isn’t but when you think about it in terms of each persons reality it starts to make sense. Each situation is not the same and two people losing the same thing aren’t always equal. An online teacher or IT consultant not having a computer is crippling to their life vs a farmer for them a tractor or irrigation system may be what is most critical

[@stelkins625]

I had the MACI procedure done in both of my knees. Changed my life! I hope that Lonzo has a successful procedure and is able to return to playing!

[@alchemistsoffunk_band]

How much did it cost ?

[@ericpagan4050]

Expensive. I had MACI done in 17. Changed my life. Worth the pain. Thank god I had a low deductible.

[@paulgreenlaw7972]

​@@ericpagan4050 How was recovery period? Were you worried it wouldn't take?

[@stelkins625]

@@ericpagan4050 l had a total of 4 knee surgeries in 2 years, 2 scopes and 2 MACIs and luckily I really only had to pay partially for the last one. But yes, stupid expensive. I wouldn’t change my decision to do it for any reason though.

[@InformanteTV]

What was the price for each knee? I would like to know to have an idea of how much do I have to save

[@kennethayres8360]

I had this done on my femural cartilage after having it damaged by being hit by a car. It has changed my life for the better

[@mmmmmmm81622]

but are you an athlete

[@PrincipalSkinner3190]

​@@mmmmmmm81622 exactly, and what does "change life for the better" even mean.

[@RD-xp3pd]

I also had the same procedure done and had to stop playing professional sports. I did not have the same support and that was 15 years ago. He can come back, but it takes almost a year to really start training at full speed. The real problem is getting your legs back. I hope he takes his Time.

[@PhiyackYuh]

@@PrincipalSkinner3190 you have to some stupid human being right? If you are active individual and i cut your achilles how does that make you feel not being able to move ya stupid mate? 😂🤦‍♂️😊🔫

[@ghostdademon2106]

@@mmmmmmm81622 why does it matter?

[@nabi5864]

feel so bad for Lonzo...I mean as you mentioned Oden, I also think of his teamate Brandon Roy as well ... Horrible misfortune for both of them and the what could of been with then Blazers team

[@Michael-nj1um]

Brandon Roy was spectacular!!

[@xaviernixon7503]

I am 32 years old. I had my first meniscus injury at 14, I’ve had 2 other meniscus surgeries on the same knee since then. I’ve played football in college and at a professional level. My knee has been through a lot lol. I was told early in my 20s by a doctor I would 100% need a knee replacement. I refuse to believe that is my only option and hopefully before it becomes necessary there can be better procedures in the near future to prevent this 🙏🏿

[@jwatson181]

Have you tried knees over toes? Just curious what exercises keep you in tip top shape!

[@RD-xp3pd]

Check out the chanel El Paso Manual Therapy. The have a lot of usefull exercises on that topic. Focus on your glutes and make sure the cartilage gets daily dose of movement and you will be fine.

[@kxkxkxkx]

@@jwatson181i had severe soft tissue damage in my leg that kept me from even being able to stand or walk... Many years of therapists and imaging without any results.... Now the kneesovertoes stuff works great for me and I walk several miles a day, hoping to run again soon 👍👍

[@DonTheEmperor]

Yeah, try knees over toes. I also had a meniscectomy. Sled pulls, Poliquinn step ups and ATG split squats are what I did twice a week and after about 3 weeks I saw improvement 👍

[@jwatson181]

@@DonTheEmperor I had a torn mcl. I am dunking after a year with no knee pain. I swear by the training.

[@uprlvl]

My goodness Brian, you're so freaking excellent in your craft! I can't state this enough how much I learn something new from your videos all the time 🙂 KEEP UP THE OUTSTANDING WORK!

[@DayDreaminXD]

I love your channel @BrianSuttererMD you’re ability to articulate these injuries with such detail is phenomenal. You earned my subscription!

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

My mother is just having knee surgery at the rehab facility. I'm going to send prayers for her.

[@YounginBallin]

🙏🏾 knee problems are the worst

[@dunmatta2670]

Thoroughly enjoyed this explanation. Thank you doc for the detail and helping to get us a high level understanding.

[@sethpigg4468]

Just wanted to say I appreciate the work you do, thank you brother

[@markrimelspach7041]

Great stuff. Always learning from your segments. Keep them coming.

[@bryanryder7196]

So informative and learned a lot in just a 9 minutes video! Hope Lonzo is back to being pain free and hooping sooner rather than later 🙏🏻

[@inseki_j]

Props to the doc for the info. Really hope Lonzo Ball can play again. He's a fun player to watch.

[@matyu9833]

I'm sorry to hear that buddy and I hope that you will get well soon so, that you are able to come back again to your team to play basketball. Thanks Dr. for explaning about cartilage transplant from this video.

[@borderjumper232]

One of my fav videos that you’ve made, great job. Learned a lot

[@ForceOfWill100]

For me, the more science-oriented the video the better! While I'm familiar with the basics (anatomy, injury pathology, etc.) it's fascinating to hear the professional thought process behind various treatment plans, I always feel like I walk away having learned something.

[@skiak004]

From one teacher to another, another awesome presentation, Dr. Thank you and hope you beat that cold soon.

[@desperado1736]

Your channel is so awesome it’s so cool learning all these cool new terminologies and scientific stuff 🙌

[@jordanford1772]

I really appreciate your videos. I’m going to school to be an AT so I learn quite a lot from them. Thank you

[@chewy98ta28]

It's the NBA. He's done and if he comes back he'll play another 250 games max but probably not half that. He'll probably be able to walk normal or even play pickup three on three but the knee tolerating NBA stress for an extended time is a longshot.

[@armyroh4183]

Definitely understand how he's feeling with his knee.. I've had several knee surgeries over the years, all on my right knee, while I was in the Army: ACL Repair, meniscus repair, another surgery where they went in and cleaned up the damaged stuff inside, a microfracture surgery, and an osteochondral allograft where they put in cadaver cartilage.. I'd say the worst one was the microfracture surgery, it was pretty painful for a while.. Now several years later my knee is still messed up and they said I will need a knee replacement, but I'm too young (35) so the VA won't do the surgery.. Seems like once you have one knee surgery you have to keep going back for more.. I couldn't imagine trying to play any kind of sports with how bad my knee was after these surgeries.. Also, I have some crazy pictures of inside my knee where they drilled the holes for the microfracture surgery. I wish I could share the pictures here. If you ever want to use the pictures of my knee to show and explain the microfracture surgery I could send them to you

[@mobilemodular5725]

Haha you sound just like me. ACL, microfracture and PCL. You're right. Knee surgeries are apparently addicting. Once it pops you just can't stop.

[@ludoviccabarrot9945]

Votre témoignage est très intéressant, je suis moi même dans l'armée, après 25 années de service et a 46 ans , le cartilage de mes genoux c'est use, injection acid hualuronic, kiné , greffe cartilage prp et dernièrement une technique de résonnance magnétique ''mbst'' dont j'attends les résultats en souffrant toujours hélas, j'observe avec attention l'avancée technique de l'hydrogel qui semble prometteur , a ce sujet est ce que les test de cette technique ont été validés chez vous et que des patients en bénéficient ? Si oui cela fonctionne t'il..? Confraternellement caporal chef Cabarrot.L 🤠

[@TheLsund]

Bro you went OFF in this video, it was fascinating!

[@ball_0ut]

you have the best channel out ! Dr sutterer the goat

[@Adimas0]

Always been a fan of Lonzo. Anyone who knows basketball knowsd he had amazing court vision and high basketball IQ. The fact that he worked on his jumper and became an all around support player made his team dependant on him. He's a game changer type of player and if he can recover from this it'll be amazing for him. I support Lonzo all the way man.

[@patrickbelvin7625]

Doc, you are the man. You give such a well-thought-out analysis of injuries athletes sustain and explain yourself, to us, in plain language. As for Alonzo Ball...it appears he has a challenging road ahead. But, as a young professional athlete, maybe he can return to basketball and have a successful career - if not, and more important than basketball, he can have a pain-free life.

[@M1030C0510]

Man oh man great video. I had to rewind it a few times, lol. I hope this procedure is a success.

[@T2Runner]

Grade A channel. Excellent work, Doc!

[@jordanstrait3623]

Such an unbelievable defender and his willingness to completely change his shot was great to watch. One of my favorite players to root for as my casual friends knocked him for his pops antics. I hope he comes back sturdy, he's still young

[@nizzlemania836]

I saw the same thing in him when he first got to the league. His willingness to rebound and play defense is when I realized he was legit. I don’t judge pros or entertainers on what we see on tv. I watch basketball for the art of the sport not to judge the player personally. I admire his dad really. A good father who kept his family safe and got his kids to the top. Hats off to you for being on the same wavelength.

[@jordanstrait3623]

@@nizzlemania836 *firm handshakes* it's so underappreciated what his dad did for their hype and even more underappreciated how great LaMelo and Lonzo have been while healthy

[@Joel-cw1gd]

Okay his Dad is a clown though don’t act like he’s not. Clowns become very famous nowadays

[@thomasdicastri9218]

I’m currently on a waiting list for an OCA surgery on my knee This video really helped me get an understanding of what’s going on THANK YOU!!

[@leroycollymore2891]

I've actually had this done August 2022. Very pleased with the results so far. If you have any questions about my expereince, lmk.

[@justinamericans2605]

@@leroycollymore2891Hi, i have questions about your surgery? Any way we can talk?

[@SPVLaboratories]

love the more detailed scientific vids. thanks for the lesson doc

[@ThaSouthMU]

Super informative vid. Enjoyed it immensely as a Bulls fans.

[@armandogamborino4460]

I admire doctors and respect their work, being a doctor something I could never do and it’s very impressive that you have become one and also create content. I also enjoy your videos a lot and I’m subscribed. This explanation makes sense BUT the issue with lonzo is that nobody knows what’s wrong with him and that’s why he hasn’t been cured and had so many surgeries so I don’t know if this is actually what’s wrong with him

[@Aaron-nm1ob]

Thank you for this video! I've been waiting 😁 I think it's safe to say that if it takes him a year to recover & at least a year to get back to playing at a starter level, his career is probably over. Stinks as a Bulls fan but I'm just glad he's going to be able to play with his kids and function like normal

[@robertomirandas]

Thanks for the info doc! Very informative

[@TheLeftyRay]

Very informative. I have had a OAT on my left knee and is currently awaiting a HTO & OCA on my right knee. I am 29 awaiting my third knee surgery. Thanks for the video Doc!

[@MA-gl6fs]

I had microfracture ankle surgery for a talus fracture at 21yrs after injuring it. I'm 32 now and it still aches and is arthritic. Thanks for video. and information on more modern treatments on this type of injury.

[@brianmartindale2221]

I hope Mr. Ball does well with this surgery. I had microfracture surgery on my right knee 34 years ago. I bashed it during the early days of mtn biking and I was only okay with the results. I had a weak spot and the pedal stroke was definitely affected. I also had to stop trail running for good, which was a big bummer. It swells internally once in a while and aches like hell for a few days. I can't let my leg get out of shape because it tracks wrong and aches. I lost a lot of power and speed on that operating table, and it's difficult to explain the psychological adaptation because at times all you want to do is quit and grab a handful of painkillers. I certainly have had to mentally push my way through a lot of that. Didn't stop me though. I am up over 200,000 miles since the surgery, with about a fourth of that gnarly mountain biking. (I also led two Divide expeditions) The activity didn't stop, it just changed form. I could train 24/7 and the limitation would still be there from a competitive standpoint. I sure would have liked to try a more modern approach to this surgery, but I consider myself fortunate to have lived in a time when these things are possible.

[@sergioturrado9941]

Thank you so much for such an informative video! I myself had to quit soccer because of a defect in my right knee cartilage and now I know the different procedures that I could undergo to relief the pain!

[@jeremiahsmarketing]

Thank you for the information doc, you're the best

[@Late2Hoops]

Love your content man. I just made a video on Lonzo and the hopes that he'll be able to return to the league just a few hours ago actually! Your channel provides so much insight on sports injuries, and as an athlete and lover of the game it really is cool to see you go more in depth. Keep grinding man you motivate me to post more. Your growth this year has been amazing!

[@BrianSuttererMD]

Appreciate it! I’ll have to check your vid out :)

[@UnsealedComic6]

We will NOT be watching

[@Late2Hoops]

@@BrianSuttererMD Thank you so much man! Lonzo and Brandon Roy are two of my favorite players, and it sucks how similar their knees are seemingly turning out. I thought Brandon had an interesting injury and surgery rapsheet but here comes lonzo! I like what you said about saying "playing basketball would be a bonus" as long as he's pain free that a win in my eyes. Even if he has to prematurely retire. But at age 25, I say it could be possible he's back to atleast a playing level by maybe 27. No need to rush into it as he's very young. The video you made on Brandon a few years ago was actually the first I ever saw from you. Keep killing it, 700k is right around the corner!!

[@Late2Hoops]

@@UnsealedComic6 That is okay!

[@UnsealedComic6]

@@Late2Hoops not reading allat

[@JADiaz10]

Can you do a video on Edwin Diaz? He’s an elite closer on the Mets who suffered a freak accident celebrating a win during the World Baseball Classic.

[@zinimusprime]

Awesome video! Keep them coming!

[@finishyabreakfast21]

I've been waiting for you to make this video to hear your thoughts! In the meantime I watched the last Lonzo one you made

[@joseramirez612jr]

Bro I feel like I can perform the surgery myself now with all this in depth explanation. Love the videos!

[@user-vi5vd3ty9d]

😂😂😂😂

[@javierjaime9386]

Te mamastes

[@AgentSeventyOne]

I have a ton of respect for Lonzo. He came into the league with a ton of pressure to save a struggling franchise with insane fans (i'm a fan, so I know), people made fun of his jumpshot, his dad was all over TV being a HUGE distraction, had to deal with the jokes about his brother in China, and his mom had a health scare. There's a lot of talk about how young guys in the league are immature (cough JA cough)... well here you have Lonzo, a guy that kept his cool, stayed focused, and worked on his game. The way he carried himself through all of that is something we should all be proud of. It sucks that he might have a short career because of this because he worked himself into becoming one of the better 2-way players in the league.

[@matthewtgp8213]

such an interesting and informative video!

[@tobya3734]

Had the MACI surgery done. Still recovering from it, not an easy surgery to come back from, but it is possible. Hoping Lonzo the best.

[@edwardlee9845]

I’m on the end of my second knee 5 graphs in total. I agree. Did my right in 2017. Now it’s time to recover from the second.

[@peterjazii6925]

how are yiu feeling

[@santasreebhattacharya1271]

What’s the recovery time ?

[@jacobculver5136]

I had the same surgery done 4 weeks ago now and I am still on crutches. How long has it taken you to feel 100%

[@tobya3734]

@@santasreebhattacharya1271 about a year. Depends on how quick you get your quad back to normal.

[@khoado123]

I know at least 2 ex NBA who got this injury and not only they retired early, it is affecting their daily lives as well. Best of luck to Lonzo

[@pablotorres6997]

Very good. Thank you!

[@floridagator1765]

He was heading in the right direction! I’m cheering for the young man!

[@davelemke1579]

Brian, have you ever thought of having a guest on, such as a specialist to further the conversation about these types of sports injuries? I'd love to hear the back and forth between you and another doctor!

[@2kolbe010]

Thats a great idea

[@sc3ku]

yeah, like LegalEagle but with doctors 😂

[@theblackschwab3561]

Tore my meniscus and ACL my sophomore year in college. After the Doctor took out my meniscus, playing Basketball was so painful, I was forced to quit. I was 6'6 with a 37" vertical. I still ask myself what if til this day.

[@joeknapp9162]

Dr. Sutterer bringing us some new concepts in this one, we leveling up 💪🏻

[@chasemichael7092]

Fr bro I’m armed with unrivaled knowledge rn.

[@thelifeofsnapavelli]

I enjoy watching ya channel ❤

[@liamh8105]

This is super similar to what I had done to my ankle, had a broken talus with dead cartilage (talar dome osteochondral lesion). They screwed the bone back and micro fractures to the bone, and first surgery didn’t heal properly, but short term was great, second surgery was the same thing, just didn’t heal right. Now a few years later I have signs of arthritis, and I might have to get a bone graft. This video was great to watch cause I can really relate to this

[@skrillamaker]

Had exact same issue as yourself only difference is I did the OATS surgery last April and to be honest my ankle hasn’t recovered 100% until now. I play football and with my bad luck of injuries and surgeries I recently torn my Achilles tendon. Oh gosh god really testing me

[@jaharimurdock6531]

Great video! I was an All American track and field athlete that had the oats procedure done. Didn't know then that it was a death sentence to my career. Coming back pain free would be a miracle. I can barely do my job as a strength coach without pain. I pray Lonzo's fate is much better 🙏

[@sonitty]

Sincerely sorry to hear this - how big was your cartilage tear and I assume it was in your knee?

[@philb.1502]

Brandon Roy had the same injury and had to retire early. Roy was a baller that was on his way to being a perennial all star ! Hoping for a positive outcome for Lonzo!

[@SayjbeeMOB21]

Doc, you think you could cover the Yankees starting pitchers injuries? They’re already missing Carlos Rondon - mild elbow strain, Luis Severino - low grade lat strain & Frankie Montas - right shoulder inflammation & the reliever Tommy Kahnle - right biceps tendinitis!🤕 love the channel, appreciate all the work.

[@LaVineMVP]

Great content as always! May I know your opinion about why Markelle Fultz doesn’t shoot like his college days? Do you think it is a mental thing after the injury or is he still struggling with TOS?

[@Coco-xw3wp]

Don't forget that the NBA is part of the FAKE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY ALSO! People would be amazed of what go's on behind doors! Markle Futlz's situation isn't normal, How's dose someone forgets to shoot ??? 😮 WERE BEING FOOLED BASKETBALL IS ONE OF MANY DISTRACTIONS!!!

[@vickthashredder]

Yo dr. Brian. I had the MACI in May and I hope that lonzo heals.

[@ZexsOG]

I had Microfracture surgery back in 2008 and it went amazing until this year. In Feb I had OATS surgery and currently recovering. Cant wait to start jogging again.

[@johnwarren6762]

I’ve had two ACL surgeries as well as meniscal repair and some other ligaments. I’m 23 and live in constant pain and it’s terrible. I hope he has success because I may be following in his footsteps.

[@CrimsonHeart3]

Sorry man, hope you can recover some day.

[@thlin]

Holy moly, dr brian called it

[@blakeharrison3972]

I enjoy watching these even though I’m not medically inclined

[@devildogwhisper]

I think you meant Jordan Adams. I remember the Grizz were high on him, but he didn't seem to rise to those expectations. I guess that must've been why. It makes a lot more sense, since he wasn't exactly known to be a super-athletic leaper or speedster, that he just couldn't recover from injury instead of just being a bust. Sometimes it really only takes a fraction of lost mobility to derail a professional athlete's career.

[@BB4VL]

Goodness this is pretty saddening to hear. I been said the San Antonio spurs would have been the best for Lonzo. Bulls let him return too early. Hope he recovers, injuries like this can really hurt someone’s life

[@ballguy1509]

The biggest disaster was rushing Lonzo Ball into surgery when he already had a bone bruise. How does a small meniscus tear surgery turn into a career ending injury when the doctor had a timeline of a 6 weeks recovery unless the surgery was botched. Having the surgery on top of a bone bruise resulted in nerve damage. That is the biggest disaster to date and the big elephant in the room that no one is talking about. This is not a Brandon Roy situation. This is a bad surgery. Both Brandon Roy's knees deteriorate from bones rubbing together and it was diagnosed as such. For Lonzo, doctors said his knee was structurally sound. So how do you go from this to end of career?

[@wysiwygdies]

Thank you, Big Baller Brand shoes!

[@jhonnycyplnkov]

Prayers for lonzo. A good man. Hope he'll be fine soon

[@wspsejin]

can you explain why your ear is so red?

[@brianrosero1706]

Hopefully he can at least get to a point to live a relatively pain free life. Getting back to Pro Ball seems like it would take a miracle.

[@DonKJB]

Woah Doc.. tough pill to swallow. Dude must've been living in tormenting pain. Hope Lonzo gets to the other side of this. NBA or not. Great reporting 👌🏼

[@amexred]

Fascinating . Never even heard of cartilage transplants before .

[@O.J._is_Guilty]

Okay literally watched 3 minutes in and this is what I had. I asked if you’d cover it and I’m glad it’s getting explained but sad it is being explained bc of somebody else’s injury. Worst injury by far in terms of lasting effects. Hurts every day especially in the rain and cold and had surgery 3 years ago. He’s screwed

[@infinitymixtapes9562]

When did you get yours done?

[@O.J._is_Guilty]

@@infinitymixtapes9562 few years ago

[@RD-xp3pd]

Strengthen your glutes and you will be fine.

[@bmar1784]

Had a lot of these things explained done to me. First "microfracture" surgery which failed. Then OCA of my meniscus plus ACI of my cartilage on the bone. I was good after a year, but was 16, but was also nearly 20 years ago.

[@Pleebian94]

Hey Brian can you do video on Chondromalacia of the patella? Would love to hear your analysis and breakdown with the 3D images of the bones affected.

[@mrobinson8388]

You should do a video about concussion prevention devices! Like the Q Collar or the Halo Compression shirt etc.

[@pgratedslasher6076]

Do you think Greg Odens height and body frame made a difference in his knees being able to take the force of the job? Or is it a case by case thing?

[@ramonew7815]

Well for one his legs were different lengths.

[@flyermorecreativeminds4594]

He was 6, 7 inches taller as well

[@Sutairn]

we need a video on why your ear is purple

[@pablozapater2079]

Wish him the best 🍀 I injured my meniscus twice, both required surgery. After the last surgery, the doctor told me that my cartilage was damaged. I got it repaired, but he was not so optimistic about my knee evolution, we’ll see… Since then I have special emphaty for those who have knee injuries, feel it like some sort of brotherhood 💪

[@uhmmjawsh]

lonzo gave me hope when he got drafted by the lakers seeing him prosper on the bulls made me so happy i hope the best for him

[@joefield]

Doc, your left ear is on fire. You good?

[@BrianSuttererMD]

Duuude for real I have no idea why!! I saw it filming and waited a bit to see if it went away :/ idk haha, maybe I should see a doctor.

[@Jordan_balling]

If Livingston came back like he did he’ll be fine

[@Juice87BP]

Yeah but Livingston broke his bones Lonzo has degenerative issues different type. Look at Brandon Roy looks like Lonzo is going down that path

[@CM-ft9ep]

Totally different injuries. The only thing they have in common is that they involve the knee.

[@ilyxeno]

These injuries are TOTALLY different. No NBA player in HISTORY has came back from the injury Lonzo has.

[@burnerbill7372]

Every time I see one of these videos about knees, my knees start to hurt from secondhand pain and I become acutely aware of them when I walk around afterwards

[@zakberliner7926]

Spectacular video!! I really loved learning about the different procedures. I hope Lonzo is able to recover easily and get back to living his life pain free.

[@Krazyman5150ninja]

Real ones know this is a reupload

[@janicelgo4522]

I had an extensive OCA (aka mosaicplasty) in 2003 at age 28. I was a 2 sport athlete (swimming and soccer) at large D1 school. Surgeon thought I'd get 10 years, maybe 15 years before I'd need additional surgery. I did run (15-20 miles per week) and cycle (100-200 miles per week) regularly after the procedure. It's 20 years later, I don't exercise like I used to, but still highly functioning knee. Biggest issue was dealing with scar tissue and extension issues. Hope to see Lonzo back in action, but it might be 2 years before he feels normal.

[@gerald1964]

I had an OCA of the right talus in the ankle. Ankle pain due to the OCA was basically eliminated. The remaining discomfort was due to soreness of some of the connectivity tissue that was injured in the past. Lonzo is certainly young enough where the allograft should "take" and not be absorbed by the body which is more likely to happen in patients older than 45 years. I hope to see Lonzo back on the court in 12-18 months.

[@MegaShooter32]

Hey Brian, I had a cadaver placement in 2019, and I’m finally back in the swing of running a 5 K-long road to recovery but pain-free nonetheless.

[@lethalinjection2031]

Bro accidentally posted this video yesterday 💀

[@BrianSuttererMD]

You accidentally watched it yesterday

[@avacadomangobanana2588]

Ratio’d

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

This is a SIGNIFICANT medical issue. He may not play again.

[@ilyxeno]

Correct! After all, no player in NBA HISTORY has came back from Lonzo's Injury

[@shmoney6464]

He got me into college ball hoping the best for him

[@E2HIGH]

Hearing this makes my joints ache 🤕 get well lonzo

[@mr.bond2023]

If I’m Lonzo I think I’d consider retirement. The family has money. They are all set for life. He should prioritize his quality of life later in life. This seems like one of those injuries that will bother him for the rest of his life if he keeps going.

[@irbisae4964]

Yea he can make money other ways at this point.

[@vibinwpsilocybin1424]

yes his career is over

[@carsonfarmer1074]

😔😭

[@jimbob4456]

He’s done. Stick a fork in him.

[@ChiefOttoSo]

Chill dude you are not god we don’t know anything

[@brandonriddle6344]

I agree even if he comes back hes not going to be worth a sheet at basketball

[@rondo992]

Who tf are you

[@Melchezidek]

Man this is tough! I have a cartilage problem in my knee from falling on my knee and it's very painful to bend without pain.